Shun Classic Pro 6.5" Usuba Knife

Overview

Meaning "thin blade" in Japanese, the Usuba Knife is the ultimate vegetable knife you've probably never heard of. Resembling a scaled down cleaver, the Shun Classic Pro 6.5" Usuba Knife will allow you to quickly cut and chop your way through heavy amounts of vegetables without tiring your arm. No rocking is necessary as the nearly straight blade cleanly connects with the surface for precision cutting. The 16° single-bevel edge will effortlessly slice, chop, dice, and mince with ease and perfection. The slightly hollow-ground back prevents food from sticking by creating air pockets between the blade and food. Handcrafted in Japan. Lifetime Warranty. Shun item number VG0007.

Shun Classic Pro Series Features

The Classic Pro cutlery line features traditional Japanese knife shapes along with a unique, graffiti-etched blade. Named for the professional chefs of Japan, this line is for the true Japanese culinary enthusiast. The knives are true to their origin and feature the traditional single-bevel edge, which is razor-sharp and precise to ensure the desired texture of your food. With an extra wide
shinogi, or blade bevel, sharpening the Shun Pro line on a whetsone becomes almost effortless. The back of blade is concaved across the entire length (hollow ground), creating tiny air pockets which prevent food from sticking and allows for proper and precise cuts. The blade is constructed from one solid piece of VG-10 steel (Honyaki style), unlike the other Shun lines which are clad (Kasumi style). This not only creates a stronger knife but better supports the single-bevel edge. Finally, you’ll notice the beautiful blade design, unique on every knife, which is acid etched into the steel and sports the Shun logo. This blade etching is similar to a signature left by traditional knife makers to identify them when producing custom knives.

About Shun

Shun in Japanese actually translates to “at the peak of perfection,” and no words could better describe this outstanding company. Renowned for their traditional knife making style and aesthetic design, the highly skilled artisans at the Kai Corporation (the parent company of “Shoon”) have been making blades of the highest quality in homage of the legendary sword smiths of Seki, Japan for over 100 years. Each and every knife is handmade, from beginning to end, requiring at least 100 meticulous steps along the way. It is out of this respect and admiration towards their ancestors, coupled with advanced technology and materials, that Shun produces basically pieces of art that also happen to be razor-sharp knives.